Mamdani is backing leftist candidates taking on incumbents in NYC. See live results.

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 23 June 2026, 19:08 UTC By Teo Armus 1 min read

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A slew of competitive Democratic primaries in New York on Tuesday are putting the spotlight on Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) in a test for his political brand and the democratic socialist movement that powered his rise. Democracy Dies in Darkness Mamdani is backing leftist candidates taking on incumbents in NYC. Democratic socialists are mounting challenges to Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat in these competitive primaries.

A slew of competitive Democratic primaries in New York on Tuesday are putting the spotlight on Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) in a test for his political brand and the democratic socialist movement that powered his rise. Democracy Dies in Darkness Mamdani is backing leftist candidates taking on incumbents in NYC. See live results. Democratic socialists are mounting challenges to Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat in these competitive primaries.

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